I have lost 12 lbs a year for the last 4 yrs. I am now back down to the weight that I was in my 20's. Some months were zero and some where 2 lbs. About a pound per month.I just started eating smaller portions of my normal diet. But my diet didn't have much junk or sodas or candy anyways. After awhile your stomach shrinks so it feels like a huge meal when it's only 2/3s.

My latest trick for adding a little sugar is a few drops of good maple syrup. It adds some sweet with a bit of richness that you can't put your finger on. Careful too much will show it's maple flavor.I use it in allot of my cooking. Even steaks. Great onion recipe !